Light one candle, take my hand.
Move closer to each other,
All who so want to smile again.
In this blessed time of year,
With your sorrow and tears,
Come together to remember and to
light one candle.
The light is for strength to face,
The pain welled up inside.
The light reminds us of shattered
dreams,
Not to be denied.
The light is for courage to beckon,
Others to our side,
For every tear we’ve cried…We light
one candle.
We all know the reason,
That we value so this flame,
To remember every name.
And a promise made that,
In our hearts forever they’ll remain.
Out of love we came to light one
candle.
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Beautiful, James Nelson – thank you very much! Kathy Zinn, Jesse’s mother, Pittsboro, NC
sorry for your loss I have also lost a child 29 yrs ago and still feel her loss .Can’t make it to the meeting bust wish you could light a candle for her Her name is Denise Marie DIAZ >Thank you and God bless all of the compassionate friend’s families ,
This is powerful, thank you. I would like to include this in our service on Sunday.
I miss my daughter so much, can’t describe the pain in my heart,what will never be.
One day at a time, one candle at a time, we remember our loved ones who we’ve lost. They made such a significant difference in our lives and in the lives of others. Let us all come together to celebrate and share our grief and give strength to each other. They are always and forever in our hearts and not forgotten. My son Connor passed away almost 3 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I don’t think of him but I try and continue his initiative of giving back and paying it forward. His everlasting gifts of his eyes, tissues and organs impacted so many and my mission is to spread the word that doing good for others is a simple act of kindness. So as the holiday season approaches, let us pause and give thanks to those who we have lost but remember them fondly with this light, a light of a candle which will burn brightly and never burn out. Connor’s mom, Pocatello, ID
I loved your poem. Made me cry a little, but not as much as two years ago. My son passed on March 20, 2017. It reminded me I’m not alone. Together, we can make it through. My comfort is knowing my son, Zachary J. Wells, is in Heaven, with Jesus and loved one’s.
I light one candle and stand with James Nelson. I light one candle to remember my son, Todd A. Hudson. Forever 26 years old. My son, my only child.
I am so very grateful for have had the support & love of Compassionate Friends since my son’s passing Dec.27th, 2017. Out support group has been so necessary- indeed very grateful!
January will be 7 years since Acute Viral Myocarditis took our beloved Zach, forever 24, in his sleep.
I still can’t breathe.
Colors are gone.
No exclamation points exist without Zach.
My Zacky.
I love you forever, Baby #1.
You’d be so proud of Dad, Max and Jake.
Jake. xoxox
When I read your article I have tears coming down my face , I’m so sorry for your loss as I am all of our’s. It would take a zillion candles lite to come close to the tear’s I have shed since my daughters sudden death and it was in 2011. I was numb the first year and then I was in an automobile accident and thought I’d was dead , I wished I was but I somehow survived. I went to one Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Ceremony and my heart broke for all the others as much as my own, My husband and I now have our own each year alone , we light our candle and sit and talk about all the silly and fun times we used to have , especially Christmas and then we pray silently for all the children that have left too soon. I think birthday’s and Christmas are the worse to make it through although there are really no good holidays , they are all very difficult. We try to keep busy by helping out at our church , we can’t bring our Daughter back but we can help the less fortunate stay warm and fed. Our Daughter is happy knowing what we are doing , I know she id watching from above. I believe your Son is shining in the light with our Daughter and they are perfect now. God Bless you and your Family and may Gods light shine down on you.
Beautiful… Thanks for sharing!
Did you write the poem above, it is beautiful!
Beautiful poem xx my one candle will be lit tomorrow in memory of my daughter xx
Such a beautiful poem James …. my son who left for his higher purpose is now 18 in Heaven and is the inspiration for my journals and poems … many just come to me because the emotions are still so close to reality .. his soul ditched this world in 2017 but he’s still here with me … to all parents of beautiful spirits, feel the love my son Luke wants me to share … bless you all! Rhonda
My Blessing
He’s the sunshine I feel warm on my face
He’s the star in the sky shooting off through space
He’s the rainbow I see when rain & sun collide
He’s that special feeling I get way deep inside
He’s the laugh I hear from a little boy
He’s my happy place full of love and joy
He’s the hope I feel when I think of the why’s
He’s the ray of light I see through my eyes
He’s the blessing I have and hold on tight
He’s the one I think of both day and night
He’s the stranger I see who gives me a smile
He’s the one who knows it’s been awhile
He’s the moon above that radiants a glow
He’s the kiss I feel from a flake of snow
He’s the Angel I didn’t know he’d become
He’s the one watching over me now, my Angel, my son!
Dear Rhonda, What a beautiful poem for your son. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved James. Will be thinking of you, Cathy
words fail me … thank you for speaking them for me ❤